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Mogul Harvey Weinstein talks Hollywood awards buzz

Harvey Weinstein has supported, produced and distributed some of the most memorable films of the last decade, including "The English Patient," "Pulp Fiction" and "The Piano." Known as a risk taker, Weinstein recently gambled on the mostly-silent, black and white film, "The Artist." That film, along with "My Week with Marilyn" and "The Iron Lady" are all generating Oscar buzz heading into awards season.

On "CBS This Morning," Weinstein discussed his success and how he chooses his projects, as well as how he stays neutral when his films are up for the same awards.

Weinstein also talked about how he's successful at selling. He told Charlie Rose it's all about passion. "When you have the passion for what you do, you can market it well," he said. "You know, you have to have the passion and you have to believe, and anybody who believes that a black-and-white silent movie ('The Artist') can do business in the United States of America is either certifiable or has passion."

For more with Weinstein and his thoughts on the upcoming awards season, check out the video in the player above.